Welcome to Thornton

Thornton is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Buckingham and 7 miles west of the city of Milton Keynes. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 13th-century St. Michael's Church and the Grade II listed Thornton House.

The village of Thornton has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was home to a number of industries, including agriculture, brewing, and lace-making. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school.

Despite its small size, Thornton is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just off the A421, which provides easy access to both Buckingham and Milton Keynes. There are also regular bus services to these towns, as well as to other nearby villages and towns. Overall, Thornton is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thornton College Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Shaw	Convent Of Jesus And Mary Thornton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0HJ 01280812610 School Website
Thornborough Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Olivia Quirke	High Street Thornborough Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF 01280812219 School Website
Akeley Wood Junior School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Lambros	Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Northamptonshire MK19 6DA 1908571231 School Website
Deanshanger Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rice	The Green Deanshanger Deanshanger Primary School, The Green, Deanshanger Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6HJ 1908268920 School Website
Elizabeth Woodville School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sharan Matharu	Stratford Road Deanshanger Milton Keynes Northamptonshire MK19 6HN 1604862125 School Website
Maids Moreton Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Keira Ainsworth	Avenue Road Maids Moreton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1QA 01280812058 School Website
Great Horwood Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Shaw	School End Great Horwood Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK17 0RG 1296712622 School Website
Bourton Meadow Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Berry	Burleigh Piece Linden Village Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7HX 01280823374 School Website
Buckingham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Brewer	Foscott Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TT 01280812864 School Website
Lace Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Jones	Catchpin Way Windsor Park Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7RR 01280823747 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wolverton Stratford Road, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5LJ 5.58 Miles

Milton Keynes Central 302 Eldergate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LA 5.77 Miles

Bletchley Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ 7.37 Miles

Fenny Stratford Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP 8.10 Miles

Bow Brickhill Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN 9.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
D L Cars 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 2.61 Miles
Taxi Privet Hire 01908 262112 53 Elm Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JE 2.61 Miles
Buckingham Taxi 01908 263263 27 Ridgmont, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JL 2.63 Miles
On Time Minicab 01908 262969 44 Puxley Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6JB 2.68 Miles
R And R Taxis 01280 823636 Lockmeadow Farm, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7AS 2.89 Miles
Ash Cars 01280 824888 Maids Moreton House/Vitalograph Business Pk, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1SW 2.92 Miles
007 Cabs 07999 154007 59 Burleigh Piece, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7BA 3.08 Miles
A K Taxis 01280 817817 8B High St, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1NT 3.58 Miles
Northridge Cars Ltd 01908 260060 14 London Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6AA 3.65 Miles
Speedline Mini Cabs 01908 260260 2 Centec Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6AQ 3.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thornton Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Beachampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornhill Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Barretts End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stratford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wards Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leckhampstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Foscote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Tree Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Singleborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stonedean Practice	Deanshanger Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6HU
Buckingham Community Centre (Jardines Pharmacy) - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cornwalls Meadow Buckingham MK18 1RP
The Swan Practice 01280 818600	The Swan Practice 26 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NU
Stony Medical Centre 01908 260382	Stony Medical Centre Market Sq,Stony Stratford Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1YA
The Stonedean Practice 01908 261155	Stonedean Practice Market Sq,Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1YA

Local Stores

Deanshanger - High Street
71 High Street
Deanshanger
Milton Keynes
Northamptonshire
MK19 6HR
01908 562857
Store Website
2.49 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Saxon Street Bletchley
Saxon Street
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
MK2 2JP
01908 631135
Store Website
7.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Buckingham Equine Medicine Referrals
Sparrow Lodge Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6BZ 01908 560 789 info@buckinghamequinevets.com 1.87 miles

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Buckingham Equine Vets
Sparrow Lodge Farm Wicken Park Road Wicken Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK19 6BZ 01908 560 789 info@buckinghamequinevets.com Website 1.87 miles
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Equine Veterinary And Reproduction
Unit C Bourton Business Centre Bouton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7DS 01280 313130 INFO@EQUINE-VET-REPRO.CO.UK Website 2.89 miles

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The Vet Centre Ltd
Overton Towcester Road Maids Moreton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1RE 01280 812057 maidsmoreton@thevetcentre.ltd.uk Website 3.05 miles
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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
14 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NT 01280 822001 info@windmillvets.co.uk Website 3.54 miles

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Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd
68 High Street Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK11 1AQ 3.63 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bancroft Park
This Is A Nice 1 Hour Walk, Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Allow Socializing. There Is A Roman Villa To Look Around, The Gravel Path Leads Around A Stream And Meadow Area. At The Bradwell End You Can Walk Up To The Concrete Cows, Although If Your Dog(S) Aren't Used To Being Off Leash Then Put Them On The Lead At That Point Due To A Busy Dual Carriageway (Monks Way). If You Continued Under Monks Way, You Can Follow The Redway To Bradwell Abbey, A Norman Abbey With A Chapel Still Standing. Back Toward Bancroft There Is A Small Wooded Area Following The Railway Back Into The Park. Squirrels, Rabbits, Jays, Woodpeckers And Other Birds Can Be Seen/Heard. Bancroft Park 2 Constantine Way Lancashire 5.43 miles Bancrofft Park

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 7.47 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Salcey Forest
There Are Various Walks Available From Walks On Pathed Areas To Going Off The Main Track Into The Woods Requiring Your Wellies! Maps Of The Different Walks Are Available At The Cafe. Parking Is Paid At The Main Car Park By The Cafe And Children's Play Area Or You Can Park For Free At The Horse Box Parking If There Is Room. The Children's Play Area Is Very Good For Little Ones And There Is Also A Tree Top Walk. The Dogs Can Go Off Lead All The Way Round. Salcey Forest Hartwell Northampton Lancashire NN7 2HX 9.97 miles

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Aspley Woods
Over 475 Hectares Of Woodland. A Great Place To Walk Your Dog Off Lead. Plenty Of Space For Dogs To Run And Explore...And For Owners Too.Woods Are Used By Mountain Bikers And Also Horse Riding So Be Aware, Although Paths Are Marked For What Purposes. Recently Large Areas Of The Wood Have Been Used For Logging. Beautiful When Dry And Very Muddy When Wet.Lots Of Free Parking. Woburn Abbey Is Nearby. Easily Accessible From Milton Keynes.Please Note: The Authorities That Preside Over Aspley Woods Have Now Put Up Signs Saying Dogs Must Be On-Lead In All Parts Of The Woods. Thanks To Mike For The Info. Church Rd Milton Lancashire KEYNES MK17 10.60 miles There Are Many Parking Locations. Best To Come Into Woburn Sands Village And Take Church Road. Follow Up The Road Until You Reach The Sandy Road With Parked Cars.

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Rushmere Country Park
Heath And Reach 11.18 miles Rushmere Country Park, Herons' View Visitor Centre, Linslade Road, Heath And Reach, Bedfordshire Lu7 0Eb

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
A Short (≪1 Mile) Circular Walk Around A Large Lake At A Former Sand Quarry Now A Nature Reserve With Plenty Of Water Play Opportunities In Fairly Clean Water (Due To Sand Base It Can Be A Bit Mucky!) ?? Mentmore Rd Lancashire 12.54 miles

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